MGMT 331 Chapter 8 quiz- 25/25

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E

Empowerment would be considered a​ __________ strategy in that it provides intrinsic encouragement for employees to perform desired behaviors rather than inducing them to do so. A. push B. disciplinary C. predetermined D. control E. pull

A

Engagement does NOT typically precipitate​ ____________________. A. resistance to change B. improved morale C. ​self-motivated actions D. increased loyalty E. increased commitment

A

Individuals find empowerment prohibitively difficult when confronted with a lack of​ _________________________. A. positive emotional arousal B. constant management C. obstacles D. stress E. competition

B

Individuals tend to thrive greatly in​ ________________ workplaces. A. distressed B. empowering C. restrictive D. disempowering E. authoritarian

A

Which of the following does NOT represent a consequence of​ empowerment? A. Facilitating promotions B. Letting others make decisions C. Letting others set goals D. Giving up control E. Letting others receive awards

A

Which of the following does NOT represent a dimension of​ empowerment? A. Distrust B. ​Self-determination C. Meaning D. ​Self-efficacy E. Personal consequence

D

Which of the following does NOT represent an advantage of engaging​ others? A. Increasing discretionary time B. Developing the knowledge of others C. Enhancing commitment D. Fostering friendly competition E. Enhancing efficiency

C

which of the following does NOT represent a prescription for fostering​ empowerment? A. Fostering personal mastery experiences B. Articulating a clear vision and goals C. Discouraging emotional arousal D. Providing support E. Modeling

A

An employee who values the purpose or outcome of the activity in which he or she is engaged is experiencing​ ___________. A. meaningfulness B. ​self-efficacy C. emotional arousal D. mastery E. ​self-determination

B

There appears to be a positive relationship between having an opportunity to participate in work and an​ individual's satisfaction and desire for more work. Which advantage of engaging others does this​ describe? A. Information B. Time C. Development D. Commitment E. Efficiency

D

What is the best method for empowering people to behave​ correctly? A. Dictating B. Monitoring C. Providing an explanation D. Modeling E. Giving a mandate

D

When is the presence of empowerment most​ essential? A. In personal relationships B. When performing leisure activities C. During personal reflection D. When accomplishing work E. During education

D

Which SMART goal attribute refers to goals being​ identifiable, behavioral, and​ observable? A. Measurable goals B. Realistic goals C. ​Time-bound goals D. Specific goals E. Aligned goals

c

Which SMART goal attribute refers to goals that are congruent with the overall purposes of the​ organization? A. Measurable goals B. Realistic goals C. Aligned goals D. Specific goals E. ​Time-bound goals

D

Which dimension of empowerment reflects a sense of personal​ competence? A. ​Self-determination B. Meaning C. Personal consequence D. ​Self-efficacy E. Trust

E

Which of the following does NOT represent a SMART goal​ attribute? A. Aligned goals B. Measurable goals C. Specific goals D. Realistic goals E. Timeless goals

B

Which of the following does NOT represent a consequence of empowered​ engagement? A. The work has a high probability of being successfully completed. B. Other people are hesitant to be involved. C. Other​ peoples' problem-solving abilities are increased. D. More discretionary time becomes available. E. Morale and motivation remain high.

A

Which of the following does NOT represent one of the positive outcomes of a strong sense of​ self-determination? A. Assured personal financial outcomes B. Higher levels of work performance C. Less alienation in the work environment D. More work satisfaction E. More entrepreneurial and innovative activity

A

Which of the following is NOT a factor in creating a sense of confidence and​ trustworthiness? A. Flattery B. Equity C. A willingness to be open D. The presence of reliability E. Displays of caring

D

Which of the following is a likely result of empowerment​ initiatives? A. Fewer constructive solutions B. Lack of compromise C. Decreased employee involvement D. Increased cooperation and collaboration E. Reduced collaboration

E

Which of the following represents a characteristic of​ power, not​ empowerment? A. To get more does not affect how much others have B. Leads to cooperation C. The capacity to get others to do what they want D. Comes from an internal source E. Leads to competition

C

Which of the following represents the highest level of​ initiative? A. Wait to be told what to do B. Ask what to do C. Initiate​ action, and report only routinely D. ​Act, but report results after considerable reflection E. ​Recommend, then take action

E

Which question is LEAST relevant when determining whether to engage​ others? A. Is the commitment of other people critical to successful​ implementation? B. Is there sufficient time to do an effective job of engaging​ others? C. Do other people have the necessary information or​ expertise? D. Will other​ peoples' capabilities be expanded by this​ assignment? E. Are there divergent values and perspectives to reduce errors among those​ engaged?

E

Which term refers to giving employees the freedom to successfully do what they want to​ do, rather than getting them to do what you want them to​ do? A. Giving directives B. Narcissism C. Conformity D. Micromanagement E. Empowerment

empowered

Which type of workforce most likely improves the effectiveness of an​ organization? A. Micromanaged B. ​Manager-directed C. Disenfranchised D. Indentured E. Empowered


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